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Specialty RN Training Opportunity - Critical Care

Island Health·Victoria, British Columbia

CA$41 - CA$60/hr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·
Posted 6 hours ago
Practice for this role

About the role

Plan and provide direct nursing care to patients/residents in the hospital or community in accordance with unit/program philosophy, competency guidelines, policies, and BCCNM Standards for Nursing Practice in British Columbia. Continuously improve quality and safety as a shared responsibility. Complete specialty RN training (theory and practicum) with full-time attendance. Upon completion, transition into a regular full-time rotation line in the trained specialty department

Close Date Jul.

5 2026 Location Royal Jubilee Hospital (RJH) - Victoria, BC V8R 1J8 CA (Primary) Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site No Travel Requirement No travel required Shift Start Time/End Time 0800-1600 Clinical hours may vary.

Mentorship 0700-1800,0700-1915 Days Off Rotating Vacancy Type Regular FT Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $41.42 - $59.52 Paid FTE 1.0 Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS 75.00 Planned Start Date Jan.

4 2027 Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY) Mar.

31 2027 Pending Return of Incumbent No CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check) Required for Professional Registration

Job Description

This position represents a regular full time training opportunity (theory and practicum) to prepare staff to work in the specified Island Health specialty department. Upon completion of the training the staff member will be placed into a regular full time rotation line in the specialty department that they have been trained for. Please note: There is an 18 month return of service requirement as a regular/permanent employee within the Island Health specialty department for which they have been trained.

Note

  • staff may move between Island Health departments within that specialty. The post-basic training program requires full time attendance.
  • For more information visit the
  • Professional
  • Practice
  • Website: https://intranet.islandhealth.ca/departments/specialty-nursing/Pages/specialty-education-sponsored-training-opportunities-nurses.aspx. In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. Reports to the Nurse Manager, Department Head, or designate. Plans and provides direct nursing care to patients/residents in the hospital or in the community in accordance with the unit/program philosophy, competency guidelines, policies, and the BCCNM Standards for Nursing Practice in British Columbia.

Qualifications

  • Education, Training And Experience Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant, with recent related medical and/or surgical experience. When applicants have completed this specialty training they will be moved into a regular position within the Specialty department The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Skills And Abilities
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
  • Demonstrated ability to organize assigned workload and set priorities.
  • Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with a variety of internal and external contacts, including co-workers, physicians, community agency representatives, patients, residents and families.
  • Physical ability to perform the duties of the position. Link to Full Job Description https://jd.viha.ca/JD3891.pdf Additional information for applicants
  • Distance Prerequisite Course are required with completion by *end of December 2026*- Online courses completion (of BCIT NSCC 7120 Theory 1 and NSCC 7150 / Mosby ECG with PLAR credit/acceptable alternative) achieved while continuing in your current job.
  • Full-time Compressed Timeframe Training Sept-Dec 2026 - Theory and clinical courses completion. Island Health sponsorship includes tuition, books and paid release from your current job to become a full time student in the sponsoring unit. Additional Clauses A first in Canada: minimum Nurse to Patient Ratios (mNPR) are starting in BC! Island Health, alongside other health authorities, is implementing mNPR as a transformative staffing solution that aims to improve the working environment of nurses in order to provide better quality care to our patients. Requisition CA Nurses Bargaining Association Affiliation/Union BCNU

Requirements

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant.

Recent related medical and/or surgical experience.

Completion of required distance prerequisite courses by end of December 2026 (BCIT NSCC 7120 Theory 1 and NSCC 7150 / Mosby ECG with PLAR credit/acceptable alternative).

Full-time compressed timeframe training Sept-Dec 2026 (theory and clinical courses completion).

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Demonstrated ability to organize assigned workload and set priorities.

Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with a variety of internal and external contacts (co-workers, physicians, community agency representatives, patients, residents, families).

Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

CRC required for professional registration (criminal record check requirement stated)

  • Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant
  • Completion of distance prerequisite courses by end of December 2026 (BCIT NSCC 7120 Theory 1 and NSCC 7150 / Mosby ECG with PLAR credit/acceptable alternative)
  • Full-time compressed timeframe training Sept-Dec 2026 (theory and clinical courses completion)
  • Physical ability to perform duties
  • Priority setting
  • Direct nursing care
  • Workload organization
  • Effective verbal communication
  • Effective written communication
  • Patient/resident care planning
  • Interpersonal communication with internal/external contacts
  • Ability to deal effectively with physicians and community agency representatives

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
CA$41 - CA$60/hr
Location
Victoria, British Columbia
Posted
Aug 26, 2026
Application
Employer website
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BC nursing roles remain in steady demand

In British Columbia, nursing roles are typically in steady demand across hospitals, community care, and specialty units, with competition often strongest for positions that require recent clinical experience or post-basic education. Candidates with current BCCNM RN registration, Basic Life Support (Level C) where required, and experience aligned to the unit usually stand out. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save time, then match your resume to the specific unit skills and recent experience listed.

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